Graduation Requirements
43 semester hours in biology are required for this specialization including:
- Botany: BIO 112
- Zoology: BIO 216
- Biological Foundations : BIO 104)
- Comparative Anatomy: BIO 225
- Biodiversity of Ecosystems: BIO 260
- Ecology: BIO 312
- Comparative Physiology: BIO 335
- Dynamics of Restoration Ecology: BIO 360
- Restoration Models: Everglades : BIO 460
- Ecological Field Studies: BIO 465
Additional recommended credits may be taken from the following courses: Biology 310, 340, 475, 352. Students must also fulfill the following biology, chemistry and physics requirements: Biology 300's sections as specified in "Other Biology Requirements" section of catalog; Chemistry 111, 112, 343, and 321; and 4 semester hours of Physics 151 or 201 (and 202 recommended). Math 211 (note prerequisites) is recommended.
Our institution is located in a county that is one of the largest in agricultural productivity in the nation, and is located in a state where our fragile ecosystem is challenged daily.
Additionally, our county is experiencing rapid population growth. This program will allow us to educate citizens and scientists for the twenty-first century so that they may work to restore our environment - our greatest national heritage, before it is too late.
Undergraduate Graduation Requirements
(1) Satisfactory completion of at least 45 credits of distributed coursework, including 9 credits in each of the following curricular divisions with a minimum of 3 credits in each of the ten subdivisions:
1. Theology and Philosophy |
9 credits |
2. Written and Oral Communication
|
9 credits |
3. Physical or Natural Science and Mathematics |
9 credits |
4. Social and Behavioral Sciences |
9 credits |
5. Humanities and the Arts |
9 credits |
Total Distribution Requirements |
45 credits |
The above distributed coursework must be selected from an approved list of courses from the areas below.
Students can obtain copies of the approved lists of courses from their academic advisors.
Philosophy
Theology
Written Communication: Excluding ENG 095
Oral Communication.
Fine Arts: Art, Dance, Music, Photography, Theatre
Humanities: English Literature, French, Humanities, Spanish
Mathematics: Excluding MAT 090, 100, and 105
Natural Sciences: Biology, SES 360/360L, Environmental Science (ACE offers courses with an EVS prefix that are used to satisfy the science requirement.)
Physical Sciences: Chemistry, Physics excluding CHE 110.
Behavioral Sciences: Anthropology, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology
Social Sciences: Economics, Geography, History, Political Science
All Methods of Teaching courses (XXX 376, 476) are excluded.
(2) Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 120 credits with a cumulative average of 2.00 (C). Of the total, a minimum of 48 credits must be in courses numbered above 299. The last 30 credits and the majority of the major coursework must be completed at Barry University .
(3) Individual schools require satisfactory completion of an integrative experience in the major field(s). Examples of integrative experiences are capstone courses or seminars, written or oral comprehensive exams, national certification or licensure exams, internships, and clinical field work.
(4) Completion of a major. Specific requirements are given in the introduction to each of the majors. All requirements for the degree must be completed before students take part in a graduation ceremony.
Students are required to take the Major Field Assessment Test (MFAT) in Biology.
Graduating students must complete a senior presentation, participate in an exit forum, and fill out all appropriate alumni forms. |
